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  • Harry Sayer
  • August 4, 2020
Sarasota Opera plans alternative programming for fall season

The opera will be presenting online concerts for its fall programming..

  • Arts + Culture
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  • Harry Sayer
  • August 4, 2020
Sarasota Ballet announces digital programs for fall season

The 30th anniversary season's first three programs will be released digitally.

  • Arts + Culture
Flutist Claire Chase performed for a small audience.
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  • Harry Sayer
  • August 3, 2020
Van Wezel Foundation and Hermitage Artist Retreat partner for Unscripted series

The partnership’s first online production was held July 30.

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Sean Evans, aka the man I will be jealous of for the rest of my life.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • July 31, 2020
Binge Blog: Et tu, YouTube?

In a special edition, four YouTube series are this week's selections.

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Takehiro Hira in "Giri/Haji." Photo source: Netflix.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • July 24, 2020
Binge Blog: Everything we do is an echo

"Giri/Haji" and "Everybody Wants Some!!" are this week's selections.

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  • Harry Sayer
  • July 20, 2020
Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall looks to adapt to pandemic

The arts organization is looking into ways to keep functioning as the pandemic progresses.

  • Arts + Culture
Cristin Milioti and Andy Samberg in "Palm Springs." Photo source: Hulu.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • July 17, 2020
Binge Blog: Today, tomorrow, yesterday, it's all the same

"Palm Springs" and "Murder, She Wrote" are this week's selections

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  • Reviews
The Players Centre is moving from its historical home earlier than expected due to the pandemic.
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • July 13, 2020
The Players Centre set to move early to temporary location

The early move to a temporary location comes in the wake of financial concerns amid the pandemic.

  • Arts + Culture
Art Venti's "Human Briar" hand-drawn piece won first place.
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • July 12, 2020
Art Center Sarasota unveils Big Show exhibit

The national exhibition debuts July 16.

  • Arts + Culture
David Corenswet in "Hollywood." Photo source: Netflix.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • July 10, 2020
Binge Blog: Welcome to Dreamland

"Hollywood" and "Labor of Love" are this week's picks.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Brandon Thrift hit the Grand Canyon, the New Mexico desert, and countless other locales.
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • July 6, 2020
Spreading the Love

Brandon Thrift spent three weeks leaving art installations across the United States.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
"Morning Coffee & Maestros" debut episode tackled the topic of race in the arts.
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • June 29, 2020
Key Chorale conductor duo tackle issues with new talk show

"Morning Coffee & Maestros" had its premiere on Youtube June 26.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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  • Observer Staff
  • June 29, 2020
Where to Eat and Play This Summer

Where to Eat and Play This Summer

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Mark Zu— I mean, Jesse Eisenberg in "The Social Network."
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  • June 26, 2020
Binge Blog: All creation myths need a devil

"The Social Network" is this week's recommendation.

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Will Luera, Sarah Durham, and Kyle Van Frank compose the Triple Play production.
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • June 22, 2020
Florida Studio Theatre rolls out distance-conscious improv show

The “Triple Play” show debuted June 19.

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